Open Limits are an integral feature of Opal. They allow you to specify the maximum number of times you may open an app or website daily. All Opal users, regardless of subscription status, may set up three Rules (including Open Limits). Meanwhile, those who’ve upgraded to Opal Pro may set unlimited Rules (on a weekly schedule).
How do I add an Open Limit on the iOS version?
To add an Open Limit on the iOS version of the app, tap on the "+ New Rule" button on the "My Apps" tab and tap “Open Limit”. You may then edit the following information about your Open Limit by tapping on the adjacent editing icons:
- “App opens per day”
- “For this long”
- "On these days"
- “For this app”
- "Resets Allowed"
In the "Resets Allowed" option, you will have two protection level options available:
- Yes: Take short breaks or cancel.
- No: (available only on Opal Pro): Can't take breaks or leave early. Get one emergency pass per week.
Once you’ve set up your Open Limit, tap “Hold to Commit” until you see the word “Committed” appear. Your Open Limit is now live.
How can I unlock my Open Limit on the iOS version?
To access your app or website that has an Open Limit applied to it, follow these steps:
- From the “My Apps” tab, tap on the blocked app you’d like to access
- Tap “Unblock”
- Tap “Unblock for __”
How can I reset, edit, or delete my Open Limit on the iOS version?
You may only reset your Open Limits on apps or websites after you’ve already exceeded your daily limit on if the Open Limit rule has “resets allowed.” Additionally, if you have multiple Rules applying to the same app or website, “no unblocks allowed”/”no resets allowed” will supersede all other protection levels. However, if resets are allowed, you may reset or edit your Open Limit by following these steps:
- From the “My Apps” tab, tap on on your Open Limit (below “Rules”)
- Tap “Unblock” or “Reset Unblocks”
- Wait for the Waiting Room to countdown
- Tap “Unblock All Apps” or “Edit Rule,” depending on your preference
- If the Open Limit is not currently exceeded and you want to "Disable Rule,” tap the button
- If the Open Limit is currently exceeded and you want to “Disable Rule”:
- Tap “Edit Rule”
- Wait for the Waiting Room to countdown
- Tap “Continue”
- Tap “Disable Rule”
- If you want to delete the rule, tap “Remove Rule”
❗ If your Open Limit does not allow resets and you’ve already opened it for the first time today, you will be unable to edit it. This is intended behaviour. To edit or delete your Open Limit, you must do so tomorrow before you’ve opened it for the first time. If you need urgent access to apps/websites in this scenario, you must use your Emergency Pass.
What if I need Emergency access an app/website with “no resets allowed” on the iOS version?
If you require emergency access to an app that is locked, the iOS version of Opal has an Emergency Pass that you may once per week. Here's how to disable a locked app/website in the event of an emergency:
- Open the Opal app on your iOS device
- Tap on “Home”
- Tap on “Profile” (accessible from the profile icon in the top right corner)
- Tap on “Settings” (accessible from the gear icon in the top right corner)
- Scroll down and tap on “Emergency Pass”
- Tap “Hold to Redeem”
This button will cancel all of your currently running Schedules, Time Limits, and/or Open Limits for one hour, and will also cancel any “Hard Mode” Timer that is active. If your recurrent Schedules, Time Limits, and/or Open Limits are programmed to reinitiate, you must edit or delete them (as needed) immediately after using your Emergency Pass. It's also important to note that the "Emergency Pass" should only be used when necessary, as it is strictly available once per week. If you've already used your “Emergency Pass” this week, our Support team is unable to force end a Schedule, Time Limit, Open Limit, or Timer for you. For that reason, we recommend only using your Emergency Pass in a true emergency.